This position is remote-based in Washington DC; WRI Global Office (US) and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

About the Program:

The Data Lab is WRI’s core data innovation and delivery unit. We are a team of over 35 engineers, product managers, and data scientists with deep experience setting data strategy, doing quantitative research, and building data tools and products.We work across WRI’s programs, centers, and international offices to use advances in data and technology to help our communityimprove lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions.Data of all kinds sits at the heart of how WRI achieves impact in the world, and our world-class research is used by governments, policymakers, NGOs and local communities around the world to improve lives, protect nature, and ensure just transitions.

Job Highlight:

Reporting to the Data Lab Head of Engineering, you will be responsible for administering AWS resources, writing infrastructure as code, supporting GIS analysts, researchers, and data scientists, and managing DevOps processes. You have expertise in cloud technologies, infrastructure automation, Docker, Kubernetes, and a deep understanding of GIS applications. You will be supported by the Data Lab Engineering and Data Science teams, as well as the Data Infrastructure Product Manager and Head of Engineering. You will be fully remote.

What will you do:

Cloud Administration (40% time):-

• Manage and optimize AWS resources for performance, security, and scalability
• Implement and manage security measures, including IAM policies, VPC / Security Group configurations, and encryption protocols
• Monitor AWS and GCP services, including EC2, RDS, ECS, EKS, Lambdas, EMR, and associated supporting services; set up alerts, and respond to incidents promptly
• Handle support requests from individual researchers, product teams, and data science teams related to using cloud resources effectively
• Develop and implement technical architecture, automations, and procedures for managing cloud resources
• Develop documentation and guidelines related to cloud administration and use

DevOps Engineering (30% time):

• Write and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) scripts using tools such as Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation
• Automate the deployment and configuration of cloud resources, ensuring consistency and reliability
• Integrate IaC into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
• Implement and manage CI/CD processes (Github Actions, Jenkins) for efficient software delivery
• Orchestrate and manage containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes or ECS
• Assist product and data engineering teams in resolving service outages and other urgent support needs

Research Infrastructure Support (30% time):

• Assist GIS analysts, researchers, and data scientists in leveraging cloud resources for their projects
• Provide technical support, troubleshoot issues, and optimize cloud-based GIS applications and workflows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement GIS solutions on the cloud platform

What will you need:

• Education: You have a completed Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Information Technology or Engineering etc.)
• Experience: You have a minimum of 5 years’ full-time relevant experience in deploying cloud-based resources using Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or Cloud formation
• Experience administering cloud-based compute and storage resources in a major public cloud environment, preferably Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience deploying software using container technologies such as Docker, Elastic Container Service, or Kubernetes
• Experience with Continuous Integration tools such as Github Actions, Jenkins, or AWS Code Build
• Experience with Linux systems administration(Preferred)
• Experience with GIS tools and software, such as ESRI ArcGIS, Postgres/PostGIS, and Google Earth Engine
• Languages: English required. Additional language is a plus
• Requirements: Existing work authorization is required where this position is based. WRI is unable to authorize visa work authorization

Potential Salary:Salary range is between 101,000 and 108,000 USD. Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.

How to Apply:Please submit a resume with cover letterby the dateof11 January,2024. Youmustapply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission drivenorganizationwith access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure

About Us:

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global researchorganizationthat turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence and Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to ourorganizationaland programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment; we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply.Recognizingour strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.